Timberwolves: Is Anthony Edwards playing vs. Cavs? Latest injury update

There are not other words to describe Edwards’ performance against the Pacers on Thursday night other than fantastic. The T-Wolves star recorded 44 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two blocks, one of which came in the final seconds of the game to give his team a 113-111 victory.

Although Edwards had one of the best games of his career against Indiana, he was forced to leave this game on numerous occasions due to injuries. Just a few seconds into the game, the former first overall pick turned his left ankle and went back to the locker room before returning to the court later in the quarter.

Minutes later, Edwards again has to revisit the team’s locker room after falling hard on the ground while attempting to block his opponent’s shot. Once again, the Timberwolves star battled through the pain and was able to get back out on the court with his teammates.

Between these two injuries early on in the game and the hard fall he took after his game-winning block, Edwards could probably use a day off. The Timberwolves released their injury report for Friday night’s game against the Cavaliers, and Edwards finds himself questionable to play due to what the team is calling “left ankle soreness.”

Edwards is never one to sit out games unless he physically can’t play, which is why we should expect the young guard to suit up and lead his team to battle once again. Even with Friday night’s game being the second leg of a back-to-back for the Timberwolves, Edwards is expected to play, barring a late setback.

In a total of 60 games this season, Edwards has played at an MVP level, averaging 26.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game while shooting 46.7 percent from the floor. A true superstar in the making, Edwards is the main reason why Minnesota occupies the top spot in the Western Conference standings.

A win over Cleveland on Friday would at least allow the Timberwolves to maintain their half-game lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder with just weeks remaining in the season.

So, when it comes to the question of whether Anthony Edwards is playing tonight vs. the Cavs, the official answer will be determined later on in the evening.